Case Study: How Airalo's talent team turned volume into victory

The opportunity: growing success, growing needs 

Airalo, the eSims industry’s first unicorn, is revolutionizing how the world stays connected, making it possible for travelers to get instant mobile data in 200+ countries without the hassle of physical SIM cards. As they've scaled globally, so has interest from top talent wanting to join their mission. Their Talent Acquisition team has seen  incredible interest from candidates over the past couple of years:


2023: ~50,000 applications 
2024: ~54,000 applications 
H1 2025: ~11,000 applications (and climbing) 


With this much interest, the team needed a smarter way to connect with the best candidates quickly–without drowning in resumes. 

The solution: CLARA steps in

 
Rather than just throwing more manual hours at the problem, Airalo chose to work smarter. They chose CLARAs AI-powered resume screening to  help their team identify top talent efficiently while keeping the human connection where it counts most.

CLARA stood out because it didn't try to replace their team's expertise – it amplified it. Plus, CLARA's seamless integration with their existing Lever setup meant no disruption to workflows the team already loved. 

“We get a lot of applications, and so we wanted to find a good way to filter faster and quicker.” - Talent Acquisition Lead, Technology  

Rolling it out: strategic and smooth 

Focused implementation 

The team was strategic about deployment. While some roles with lighter volume continued as usual, high-impact positions – particularly LATAM roles and busy Finance openings – became CLARA’s sweet spot. 

Seamless integration

CLARA worked beautifully within Lever, their existing system and the team was able to integrate in under 10 minutes. CLARA’s "pre-qualified" tab quickly became the team's go-to tool for surfacing relevant candidates. Location-based screening was particularly valuable for roles attracting global interest.

The results: real impact, fast 

Efficiency that drives results

Weekend win: No one wants to work on a weekend. But CLARA can. The platform handled 429 Finance candidates over a single weekend – work that would have taken the team days to complete manually. 

Focus on what matters: For one high-volume role where only 9% of candidates met the requirements, CLARA's filtering let the team zero in on qualified applicants immediately, while surfacing 28% of candidates the team might have otherwise missed. 

“I've used CLARA for a senior role which is a really tricky role — it was really good for that, and it surfaced candidates that were really strong.” – Tamzin E., Senior Technical Recruiter 

Smart insights for better decisions 

CLARA became more than a screening tool – it became a strategic partner. When a QA role attracted hundreds of applicants but only 3 met the pre-qualification criteria, Clara provided clear evidence to help refine job requirements and set realistic expectations. 

“One challenge that I'm really excited that CLARA solves for us is our ATS has some limitations when it comes to data.” – Maya S. - People Director, Talent  

Reliable results

CLARA delivered strong accuracy in identifying qualified candidates, helping the team trust the AI insights while maintaining their focus on the human elements of great hiring.

Looking ahead: continuous improvement 

The Airalo team's insights are driving CLARA's evolution: 

Regional intelligence 

Enhancing CLARA's understanding of different markets, especially for LATAM where exceptional candidates might have slightly different profile characteristics but offer tremendous value.

Live dashboard sync 
Keeping Clara's dashboard perfectly aligned with Lever actions so the team always sees the most current candidate status.
 

Comprehensive coverage 
Ensuring every candidate gets the thorough review they deserve, with no gaps in the process.  

The bottom line 

CLARA transformed how Airalo approaches talent acquisition. Instead of being overwhelmed by volume, their talent team now has the tools to move quickly and confidently. They spend less time on initial screening and more time on meaningful conversations with promising candidates. 

The outcome? Faster connections with great talent, a more efficient process, and a team that can focus on what they do best – building relationships and making smart hiring decisions. 

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